Gjirokastër County, Albania · Europe
23,437
Population
Europe
Continent
Tirane
Timezone
AL
Country Code
Gjirokastër (Albanian: [ɟiɾoˈkastəɾ, -tɾa], Albanian definite form: Gjirokastra) is a city in southern Albania and the seat of Gjirokastër County and Gjirokastër Municipality. It is located in a valley between the Gjerë mountains and the Drino, at 300 metres above sea level. Its old town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is overlooked by Gjirokastër Fortress, where the Gjirokastër National Folk Festival is held every five years. It is the birthplace of former Albanian communist leader En...
Coordinates
40.0758°, 20.1389°
Region/State
Gjirokastër County
District
Bashkia Gjirokastër
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Country
Albania
Region
Gjirokastër County
Timezone
Europe/Tirane
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Population
23,437
